HR Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Office of Human Capital Management and Training (HCT).

HCT provides oversight, guidance, and support in of the NTSB's human capital management strategies and aligns them with the agency's mission.

HCT develops goals and objectives and provides leadership in human capital planning and development, labor and employee relations, workers compensation, leave and pay administration, and other human capital and training functions.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the following Specialized Experience Statement: GS-13: I have one or more years of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service that is typically in or related to the work of this position.

Specialized experience is defined as: Serving as an advisor in employee and labor relations, providing guidance on the interpretation of laws, regulations, and agency policies.

Preparing and finalizing documents related to disciplinary, adverse, and performance-based actions, as well as grievances, appeals, and other third-party matters.

Interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements and developing and implementing ER/LR policies and procedures.

Analyzing complex employee and labor relations issues (e.g., leave administration, workers compensation, etc.), conducting investigations, reviewing documentation, and preparing reports with recommended solutions.

Representing the agency in interactions with external organizations and applying collaborative approaches such as labor-management partnerships and alternative dispute resolution.

Advising management on statutory management rights, delivering briefings and training on ER/LR topics, and fostering effective working relationships to support a productive labor-management environment.

For more information see link: General Schedule Qualification Standards NOTE: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience and competencies related to this position.

Failure to demonstrate how you possess the education, specialized experience and/or competencies will result in an "Ineligible" rating. Major Duties:

As a HR Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations),GS-0201-13, you will perform the following major duties: 1.

Advise on regulatory and other requirements in effecting Alternative Dispute Resolution, disciplinary actions, removals, suspensions, resolution of grievances/appeals.

Advice on the development of required correspondence/documents.

Provides advice regarding the administration annual rating and recognition plans, as well as assistance in resolving systemic complaints concerning performance ratings or recognition actions. 2.

Provides advice on questions raised by unions in complying with the terms of contracts, requirements of the Statute, means of settling disputes, etc.

In collaboration with AFGE-2211, investigates disputes, unfair labor practice charges, and formal/informal complaints to obtain facts for use in recommending a course of action. 3.

Provide technical advice and assistance to supervisors and managers in the development of solutions to complex problems of program improvement. 4.

Recommend constructive methods and best practices for dealing with systemic problems arising from indifference, personality conflicts, and poor work habits or behavior.

Provide expertise in the most difficult situations in correcting work deficiencies, poor performance, and leave abuse. 5.

Utilize a wide range of subject matter practices, laws, regulation, policies, and precedents and uses a range of analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate HR solutions.